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Northern Lights May Appear Over Massachusetts This Weekend MASSACHUSETTS — New Englanders could catch a sight of the Northern Lights Saturday night as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for Saturday, noting that the aurora could be visible as low as Pennsylvania to Iowa to Oregon. Continue Reading . . . https://patch.com/massachusetts/across-ma/northern-lights-possible-saturday-night-over-massachusetts

14 inch vs 16 inch M1 Pro: What's the difference? Thanks to CleanMyMacX for sponsoring today’s video! Try CleanMyMac X https://bit.ly/LukeMiani Learn more about CleanMyMac X https://bit.ly/LukeMianiCMMX This is probably the most requested video about the new MacBooks: Are their performance, thermal, and battery differences between the 14 inch an Continue Reading . . . https://youtube.com/watch?v=S33Ejob8J4M&feature=share

Could Gravity’s Quantum Origins Explain Dark Energy? For decades cosmologists have wondered about the nature of dark energy, the proposed antigravitational force behind the accelerating expansion of the universe. Since the 1990s astronomers have observed that the universe is not only expanding, but also increasing its expansion rate. Continue Reading . . . https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/could-gravitys-quantum-origins-explain-dark-energy/

The Morning After: Facebook is now called Meta While Facebook the social network is still Facebook, the overarching company that it created is now called Meta. Facebook Inc. is changing its name in order to distinguish its myriad parts from the social network, which has an increasingly poor reputation pretty much everywhere. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-facebook-is-now-called-meta-112003930.html

Netflix employees at the heart of the Dave Chappelle controversy file charges against the company Two Netflix employees at the heart of the Dave Chappelle controversy have filed labor charges against the company, alleging the streaming giant retaliated against them for engaging in protected activity. B. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/29/22751847/netflix-employees-dave-chappelle-file-charges-nlrb

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 5 Full Review - All New Paperwhite Gen. 5 The Full Review is here! The Kindle Paperwhite 5 - 11th Generation. At only 139$, Check out everything that makes this one of the best deals in the e-Reader world. If you live out of area, you can get yours here: https://goodereader.com/blog/product/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-5-with-8gb-of-storage Continue Reading . . . https://youtube.com/watch?v=eP2qVME-7Ws&feature=share

Comcast will bring Apple TV to X1 boxes and the new XClass smart TVs Comcast’s X1 platform has slowly added apps to its library over the years, and this morning on the company’s earnings call, CEO Brian Roberts announced that the Apple TV app would join the roster soon, while Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app will launch on Apple TV devices. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/28/22750469/apple-tv-plus-comcast-x1-flex-xclass-streaming-box-tv

Apple Music officially launches on the PS5 Apple Music is coming to a gaming console, and it’s the PlayStation 5. The new app lets Apple Music subscribers stream music from the service on Sony’s latest console, similar to what’s previously been possible with Spotify. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/27/22727865/sony-ps5-apple-music-app-streaming-game-console

Amazon’s new TVs will soon support Apple AirPlay 2 and HomeKit Amazon is now making its own TVs, and today marks the release of the company’s Omni and 4-Series Fire TVs. As the 4K HDR sets start making their way to customers, Amazon is making one more last-minute announcement: it plans to add support for Apple’s AirPlay 2 and HomeKit features “soon. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/27/22747811/amazon-fire-tv-omni-4-series-apple-airplay-2-homekit

You can now ask Google to remove images of under-18s from its search results Google has launched a new safety feature that lets under-18s request the removal of images of themselves from the company’s search results. The feature was originally announced in August (along with new restrictions of ad targeting of minors) but is now widely available. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/27/22748240/remove-images-google-search-results-under-18-request-how-to

Apple’s MacBook Pro is a GPU-shaped warning to Nvidia and AMD Apple hit Intel hard with its first M1 chips, offering a rare step-change improvement in performance with its 2020 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro. Less than a year later, it’s already starting to compete with the best GPUs from AMD and Nvidia as well. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/26/22746371/macbook-pro-m1-max-apple-gpu-performance-nvidia-amd

'Dune: Part Two' is happening It didn't take long to greenlight a follow-up to Denis Villeneuve's Dune. Legendary Pictures has confirmed plans to release Dune: Part Two, saying it was "excited to the continue the journey. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/dune-part-two-movie-approved-184447853.html

Adobe adds automatic sky and subject masking to Lightroom At its annual Max conference, Adobe detailed some enhancements that are coming to its Lightroom and Lightroom Classic software suites. To start, the company is introducing a “re-envisioned” set of selective adjustment tools. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/lightroom-updates-adobe-max-2021-130009666.html

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2021) review: a bigger and better book It’s been nearly three years since Amazon has updated its best (and bestselling) Kindle: the midtier Kindle Paperwhite, which is getting its biggest upgrade ever. On paper, at least, Amazon has finally built the ultimate Kindle. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/22745670/amazon-kindle-paperwhite-2021-review-usb-c-signature-edition-display-e-reader-books

Apple's first Korean TV series is about brain hacking Apple TV+ will expand into a new territory when it launches in South Korea on November 4th. In a case of perfect timing, the streaming service's first series from the country will debut worldwide on the same day (or a day earlier if you're in the US). The brilliantly titled Dr. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-tv-plus-south-korea-dr-brain-hacking-series-191732378.html

macOS Monterey is now available to download The latest version of macOS, Monterey, is now available to download according to Apple. The software has been available in public beta for several months, but today’s release means Apple thinks the software is ready for everyday use. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/25/22744497/macos-12-monterey-apple-mac-download-available-now

Apple releases iOS 15.1 with SharePlay and more iPhone 13 Pro camera options Apple is releasing iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 today, and the big new feature is SharePlay’s return. SharePlay is a feature that was originally supposed to ship in iOS 15; it lets people call friends or family and watch movies, TV, or listen to music together. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/25/22732647/apple-ios-15-1-download-release-available-now

Tesla hikes prices across its EV lineup Tesla is no stranger to raising prices for its EVs, but its latest round has been more aggressive than most. Electrek notes Tesla has hiked prices for all four of its in-production vehicles in the past two days. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/tesla-raises-model-s-3-x-y-prices-152134496.html

Facebook's misinformation and violence problems are worse in India Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen's leaks suggest its problems with extremism are particularly dire in some areas. Documents Haugen provided to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and other outlets suggest Facebook is aware it fostered severe misinformation and violence in India. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/facebook-misinformation-violence-india-leak-221447186.html

Covid vaccine boosters are now available. Here's who's eligible for Pfizer, Moderna and J&J's shots Nearly 100 million people nationwide are immediately eligible to receive Covid booster shots after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention authorized extra doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson's vaccines Thursday night. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/23/covid-vaccine-boosters-are-now-available-heres-whos-eligible-for-pfizer-moderna-and-jjs-shots-.html

Samsung's giant Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra might include a notch Rumors have persisted of a flagship Samsung tablet even larger than the Galaxy Tab S7+, and now you might know what it looks like. OnLeaks and 91Mobiles have shared what they claim are images of the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. The slate would minimize the impact of its huge 14. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-notch-leak-140110630.html

Intel CEO warns chip shortage won’t end until at least 2023, as laptop sales get hit by supply issues The ongoing global chip shortage is going to be a problem for a lot longer, according to Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, who reiterated today ahead of the company’s Q3 earnings that he expects the shortage to extend until at least 2023. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/21/22739192/intel-chip-shortage-q3-2021-earning-laptop-revenue

Google will make it easier to separate your work and personal apps on Android Google plans to bring Android’s work profile feature to more devices. If you’re not familiar with the tool, it separates your work and personal apps from one another and adds a toggle to your phone you can use to disable the former when you need to disconnect. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/google-android-work-profile-workspace-2022-173541051.html

Faber-Castell Textliner Highlighter Metallic Review — The Pen Addict (Sarah Read is an author, editor, yarn artist, and pen/paper/ink addict. You can find more about her at her website and on Twitter. And check out her latest book, Out of Water, now available where books are sold!) Continue Reading . . . https://www.penaddict.com/blog/2021/10/21/faber-castell-textliner-highlighter-metallic-review

People Are Baffled by Google Maps Showing a 'Black Hole' in the Middle of the Ocean An image of a blacked-out island on Google Maps that has been doing the rounds on the internet. People from across the world are baffled. Is it a black hole in the middle of the ocean? Is it a volcano? Is it a portal to a newer, better world? No one knows. Continue Reading . . . https://theswaddle.com/people-baffled-at-google-maps-showing-a-black-hole-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean/

God of War is the next PlayStation title coming to PC One of Sony’s best PlayStation games, God of War, is headed to PC. The game will be available on January 14th, 2022, and you can preorder it now on Steam and the Epic Games Store for $49.99. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/20/22736518/god-of-war-sony-playstation-pc-steam-epic-games-store

DJI is making a cinema camera with a built-in gimbal and LIDAR focusing Drone-maker DJI has announced a cinema camera that comes with a built-in gimbal, can shoot at up to 8K resolution, and uses a LIDAR rangefinder that promises a “sharper, faster, and more reliable focusing experience,” even in low light. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/20/22735184/dji-ronin-4d-cinema-camera-gimbal-8k-zenmuse

Android 12 is now rolling out to Pixel phones Just as Google kicks off its big Pixel 6 event, the company has finally started rolling out Android 12 on Pixel 3 and above. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/google-android-12-pixel-3-rollout-170031989.html

What is the new Apple Music Voice plan, and who is it for? The new Apple Music Voice plan that Apple announced at its “Unleashed” event on Monday is causing some confusion. I’m here to help you understand this new, cheaper option, which capitalizes on the power of Apple’s smart voice assistant, Siri (don’t laugh). Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/22734185/new-apple-music-voice-plan-price-features-app

2021 MacBook Pros compared: how Apple’s laptops stack up Apple just announced new versions of its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro explicitly designed around their new Arm-based M1 Pro and M1 Max CPUs. Both models are configurable with either CPU and can be equipped with up to 8TB of storage. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/22733406/macbook-pro-13-14-16-inch-m1-max-air-compare-specs

The top tech deals in Best Buy's early Black Friday sale Given all the talk of supply chain issues this year, it's no surprise that we're starting to see early Black Friday sales hit the internet before November 1. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/best-tech-deals-best-buy-early-black-friday-sale-october-2021-121526669.html

Sony looks set to unveil the A7 IV mirrorless camera on October 21st Sony has teased the launch of a new Alpha camera on October 21st at 10AM ET, and judging from the YouTube metadata, it appears to be the long-awaited full-frame A7 IV mirrorless model, DPReview has reported. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/sony-is-announcing-a-new-camera-on-october-21st-likely-the-a-7-iv-085021205.html

This Raspberry Pi add-on lets you control Lego robots Raspberry Pi is releasing an add-on that will let you use many of its tiny, inexpensive computers to control certain Lego robot motors and sensors. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/19/22729239/raspberry-pi-build-hat-lego-technic-spike-education-python

Apple finally listened to the pros I nearly bought my first MacBook Pro in 2015. It would have been the first Mac I ever personally owned. But I convinced myself to wait another year for faster Intel chips — and in October 2016, Apple took away almost everything I admired about that Mac in one fell swoop. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/22733328/apple-macbook-pro-ports-professional-specs

Apple quietly added a MagSafe charging case to its AirPods Pro, too Apple just announced its third-generation AirPods with a new charging case that works with its MagSafe magnetic charging system, but the company also quietly announced that, starting today, it’ll also be including the new case with its pricier $250 AirPods Pro model, too. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/18/22733183/apple-magsafe-charging-case-airpods-pro-qi

Disney delays all of Marvel’s 2022 films Disney has shaken up its movie release calendar, with several Marvel Cinematic Universe flicks being delayed. The revamped schedule, which Variety reports is due to a production-related snowball effect, affects the slate for 2022 and beyond, and it will have a knock-on effect on Disney+. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/disney-marvel-cinematic-universe-indiana-jones-delay-disney-plus-190758945.html

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macOS Monterey is officially launching on October 25th Following several beta releases, Apple announced that the next version of its macOS software, macOS Monterey, is about to release. It’ll be rolling out as an update starting on Monday, October 25th. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/18/22725047/macos-monterey-release-date-compatibility-features-m1-pro-max-chip

Apple brings MagSafe 3 to the new MacBook Pro Apple ditched MagSafe five years ago when it moved to USB-C charging on its new laptops, but MagSafe 3 brings it back to this latest lineup of MacBook Pro laptops. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/18/22733119/apple-new-macbook-pro-magsafe-back

M1 is the first Apple Silicon chip for the Mac After years of anticipation and a tease at WWDC 2020, Apple’s first ARM-based Mac processor is here. The 5nm M1 system-on-a-chip (SoC) features an 8-core CPU, which the company claims delivers the best performance-per-watt of any processor on the market, and up to 8 GPU cores. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/apple-silicon-m1-mac-181040846.html

Stunning images show how muscles heal themselves after a workout Exercise leaves muscles riddled with microscopic tears, so after a rigorous workout, the control centers of muscle cells — called nuclei — scoot toward these tiny injuries to help patch them up, scientists recently discovered. In the new study, published Oct. Continue Reading . . . https://www.livescience.com/muscle-repair-by-roaming-nuclei

A Long List Of What’s Allegedly Being Added To ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ CDPR is continuing to pour a massive amount of resources into fixing and adding to Cyberpunk 2077, even if we’ve only seen the surface scratched for changes made to the game so far. Continue Reading . . . https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2021/10/17/a-long-list-of-whats-allegedly-being-added-to-cyberpunk-2077/

I have a hard time believing your wearable is good if you had to Photoshop it onto a model Wearable gadgets live or die on whether they’re actually comfortable to wear — it’s tough to recommend a fitness tracker that gives me a rash or a headset constantly dragging my head down. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2021/10/14/22726604/htc-vive-flow-wearable-photoshopped-wearable-models-stock-images

PS5 Pro: Release date, price, specs and more rumors Almost a year after Sony launched its cutting-edge PS5 console, chances are you're probably still religiously checking Twitter, desperately trying to find one that's not part of a sure-I'll-pay-$500-more bundle. (Or an Xbox Series X. No judgments. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/ps5-pro-release-date-price-specs-and-more-rumors/

Apple’s October ‘Unleashed’ event: what to expect Apple has announced an event for October 18th, with a video containing the title “Unleashed.” If you’ve been watching the rumor mill, it won’t come as a surprise — the company still has a lot of products that are expected to come out this year but haven’t shown up in an Apple keynote. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/17/22725365/apple-october-macbook-event-unleashed-rumors-pro-airpods

Russian spacecraft returns to Earth with movie crew aboard A Russian actress and director-producer who spent 12 days aboard the International Space Station returned to Earth early Sunday along with cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy who had been in space for 191 days. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/17/22731027/russian-spacecraft-iss-returns-soyuz-earth-movie-crew-aboard

NASA launches its Lucy spacecraft to study the Jupiter Trojan asteroids NASA’s Lucy space probe launched successfully from Cape Canaveral in Florida early Saturday, the beginning of a 12-year mission to study Jupiter’s Trojan asteroids. The uncrewed spacecraft lifted off at 5:34AM ET aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/16/22729626/nasa-launches-lucy-probe-study-jupiter-trojan-asteroids

US Treasury says ransomware payouts in 2021 could top entire past decade The ransomware business is booming this year and could be bringing in billions for some of its top players, according to a report released by the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN (via The Record). Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/15/22728765/us-treasury-ransomware-payout-numbers-reports-2021-first-half-cybercrime

juan students are starting to steal each other's notes with iOS 15 and it's... kind of genius Continue Reading . . . https://twitter.com/juanbuis/status/1448686889158983681?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^1448686889158983681|twgr^|twcon^s1_c10&ref_url=https://twitter.com/

The US has set a date to reopen its borders to vaccinated foreign visitors The White House is expected to announce Friday that the US is reopening its land and air borders to vaccinated foreign nationals on November 8th, Reuters reported. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/15/22727979/us-date-reopen-borders-vaccine-foreign-visitors